Monthly Archives:: December 2015

Lori Wilde is an author I’ve wanted to read, but never had the chance. When given the opportunity to participate in the blog tour for I’ll Be Home for Christmas, I couldn’t say no. I’ll Be Home for Christmas is the seventh book in the Twilight, Texas series and if you haven’t read the previous novels, it’s not necessary to do so. If you’re wondering about possible spoilers, I didn’t see any that might be considered as spoilers. We have good character development. Gabi Preston needs time to think of her next move. She’s just dropped out of law school and isn’t sure if she wants to follow in the footsteps of her parents. Gabi is likable and you’ll easily feel for her especially when it comes to her brother!… Read more »

One Liners is a weekly feature where we look at a novel’s first line as if it were a pick up line. We’ve all heard the saying, “You never get a second chance to make a first impression.” The first line in a book is equally important as the last since it sets the tone and often will either make an impression or not. Let’s face it, it’s a little like dating. Will that guy with the cheesy pick up line score a number or not? So, I began to think…if the first line in a book was a pick up line, would you give it your number, agree to a date, let it buy you a drink, or do you walk away? Today’s book is Jane Austen’s Pride and… Read more »

Toni Blake is an author I’ve always wanted to read, but just haven’t had the chance to do so. When the opportunity came to participate in the blog tour for Take Me All the Way, I couldn’t say no. Take Me All the Way is the third book in her Coral Cave series. If you haven’t read the previous two books, it’s not necessary to do so in order to enjoy Take Me All the Way. Although I will warn you, there are some spoilers for the previous books, but not any that I consider huge spoilers. We have good character development. Our heroine, Tamra Day is an artist / landscaper and she had a difficult childhood. She’s also very shy and takes the time to get to know a… Read more »

As several of you know, I’ve never read Harry Potter! I read The Sorcerer’s Stone in February 2014 and it’s been a rather long wait for a library copy. What I really liked about Chamber of Secrets is really seeing how the Hogwarts Houses came about. I also really enjoyed going back to Hogwarts and learning lessons at the same time Harry and his friends do. Truthfully, Snape is becoming a favorite. I can’t wait to see what other adventures Harry and his friends go on. Overall thoughts as I read: • Ah poor Harry! No one remembers his birthday. • Dudley is such a tattle tale! But yay Harry for doing a spell and making Dudley run for his life. • I’m curious to know more about Dobby and… Read more »

Woo-hoo! Lauren Layne’s Sex, Love, & Stiletto series is now in a boxed bundle set! I haven’t read all of them, but adored Mitchell from After the Kiss. If you loved the movie, How to Lose a Guy in Ten Days, you’ll love this series by Lauren Layne! Hailed by Ruthie Knox as “fun, sexy, and sharp as a spike heel,” the Sex, Love & Stiletto series from USA Today bestselling author Lauren Layne introduces the glamorous columnists of Stiletto magazine and the ridiculously hot men who love them. Now all four novels—After the Kiss, Love the One You’re With, Just One Night, and The Trouble with Love—are together in one eBook bundle. Book One: AFTER THE KISS “After the Kiss is a knock-your-stilettos-off, total page-turning treat that had me… Read more »

One Liners is a weekly feature where we look at a novel’s first line as if it were a pick up line. We’ve all heard the saying, “You never get a second chance to make a first impression.” The first line in a book is equally important as the last since it sets the tone and often will either make an impression or not. Let’s face it, it’s a little like dating. Will that guy with the cheesy pick up line score a number or not? So, I began to think…if the first line in a book was a pick up line, would you give it your number, agree to a date, let it buy you a drink, or do you walk away? Today’s book is Sylvia Plath’s The Bell… Read more »